#RIPMacMiller
Rapper Mac Miller’s death from accidental overdose at 26 devastated hip-hop community.
Origin & Impact
Mac Miller died September 7, 2018, from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol. The hashtag flooded with tributes from fellow artists, fans sharing favorite songs, and heartbreak over another young talent lost to addiction. Miller’s journey from goofy white rapper (“Donald Trump”) to introspective artist (“Swimming”) endeared him to millions who grew up with him.
The hashtag also included uncomfortable discussions about his relationship with Ariana Grande—she’d ended their relationship months earlier, citing his substance abuse. After Miller’s death, she faced victim-blaming for “leaving him.” Grande posted a heartfelt tribute, and her subsequent breakup with Pete Davidson and “Thank U, Next” took on added poignancy. Miller’s death highlighted the opioid crisis reaching even successful artists, and three people were eventually charged with supplying the fatal drugs.
Related Hashtags
#Swimming #ArianaGrande #OpioidCrisis